2006 Chevrolet Malibu LS from North America - Comments

My 2007 Camry has had no issues except for some loose weatherstripping. I would recommend one of them in a heartbeat!

My 2004 Malibu had 3 sets of front brakes, 3 steering shafts, a new stereo and power window issues all before 22000 miles and 15 months, after which it was repurchased as a lemon. Why can't GM make brakes that last longer than 10000 miles? I am having to have mine replaced on my 2006 Impala already???

27,000 miles now there is a clunking noise when I turn the steering wheel. I am starting t get very upset with this car. The little rubber piece that the put on so your keys don't bang against the dashboard has fallen off. This car is falling apart and it isn't 2 years old yet. My gas mileage has also dropped from 31 to 27. I drive straight highway the same route everyday. It might be time to look into a new car.

I have a 2006 Malibu and had bumping in my steering also. The dealer replaced the steering gear box and all is well.

36000 miles and I think it is a great car. Mileage is staying about 30.5 to 31 miles per gallon driving to work and back.

30,000 miles we still love the car. The alignment is a little off, but that is understandable with all the pot holes. I will have to get new tired soon they are starting to where out. I'm still having the no power with the car. Every three months or so I will start the car and it will not go over 3000 rpm or shift gears. I have to pull over and let it sit running for 10 minutes or so, then it is fine. It is just a minor inconvenience. The car seems to be holding up well. I am thinking of buying a 2008 malibu. I love the new styling and want a V6. I'm still get 30 mpg average.

36,000 miles my car is now in need of new brakes and new tires.

I have a rattle in the dash when I get onto the highway that I cannot find.

I took another rock to the windshield, and will be having my 3rd installed.

The car still runs great. I get 30 mpg.

My malibu is hitting 50,000 miles... this is my second malibu, I love the malibu, but when it comes right down to it I do not feel safe in the car anymore. I have had both malibu's in the shop for the same thing... the steering shaft & rod. I will not purchase another malibu again. I will be looking for another vehicle soon. the car handles good until the noise from when they supposedly fixed the "problem"-my steering gets really stiff and when the noise is gone, the steering loosens really quick...I'm afraid to drive it, but I have no choice in the matter at this point. I am also getting a noise from what sounds like the passenger airbag area (its not there all the time) periodically.

Give the new Malibus a look before writing the Malibu off. The new ones ('08 and '09) are totally redesigned and are incredible cars.

My car now has 40,000 miles on it. I'm still on the same tires, and brakes. The knock when I turn the steering wheel has returned. Of course now that I'm out of warranty. I still have the rattle in the dash which I cannot get rid of. I very much would like to get rid of the car before I have to sink a bunch of money into it. It started out as a dream but now has become a nightmare.

The clunk in the steering is fixed. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the steering shaft for free. The car now has 42,000 miles. The service desk told me that GM came up with a new steering shaft and this should fix the problem for good.

50,000 miles still runs like new, still has original everything except steering rod, and tires. What a great car.